Application guide

This guide will help you through the process, step-by-step

We want to make it as simple as possible for you to complete your application for a
Barclays International bank account. All you need to do now is get your documents ready
and post them to us – we can’t open your account without them.

Step 1: Prepare your documents

We require you to provide us with two different documents:
•  A certified proof of your identity
• A certified proof of your residential address OR the original document that was posted to your residential
address (please do not send an original Driving License or National Identity cards, these must be certified)
Please refer to our detailed list below to help you provide the correct documents.

1. Proof of identity 2. Proof of residential address

Passport (current and valid) Paper bank statement (dated within the last 6 months)
• This must show your photograph, personal details • We only accept statements from major banks and
and signature building societies
• If this information is on more than one page, we need • It must be an original, paper statement posted to your
all the relevant pages home address
• Every page must be certified • We cannot accept online bank statements

National identity card (current and valid) Credit card statement (dated within the last 6 months)
• This must show your photograph, personal details • We accept VISA, Mastercard or American Express
and signature statements
• If this information is on more than one page, we need • It must be an original, paper statement posted to your
all the relevant pages home address
• Every page must be certified • We cannot accept online credit card statements

Driving licence (current and valid) Driving licence (current and valid)
• We only accept photocard driving licences • We only accept photocard driving licences
• Please copy both sides of the card • Please copy both sides of the card
• Both pages must be certified • Both pages must be certified
• If you use your driving licence as proof of identity, • If you use your driving licence as proof of address,
you cannot use it as proof of address you cannot use it as proof of identity

Paper utility bill (dated within the last 6 months)

• We accept gas, electricity, water or landline
telephone bills
• We cannot accept mobile telephone bills
• It must be an original, paper bill posted to your
home address
• We cannot accept online utility bills

Paper mortgage statement (dated within the last

12 months)
• We accept mortgage or home loan statements
• It must be an original, paper statement posted to your
home address
• We cannot accept online statements

If you have any questions about the application process, for International Banking
– Barclays UK call: +44 (0)2075 743242 or email: [email protected].
For International Banking – Barclays International call: +44 (0)1624 684316 or
email: [email protected]
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Step 2: Get your documents certified

It’s important to remember to have every document ‘certified’. This means getting copies of all the relevant
pages in each document verified and signed by someone from the list below. They’ll confirm that the
photograph of you is a reasonable likeness and that the copy of your Proof of Identity and Proof of residential
address match the original documents. We must be able to read your personal details and see your face clearly.

Finding a suitable certifier

The person certifying your documents should be someone from the following list

Suitable certifiers How to find them

A member of a professional body • Visit the list provided by the UK Embassy at
A notary, lawyer, solicitor or barrister in your country www.gov.uk/government/collections/list-of-lawyers
of residence who is a member of a recognised • Or visit www.legal500.com
professional body

Your local bank • Visit your local bank

A local major bank that provides a certification service

Your local embassy • Visit www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations.

A local embassy or consulate that provides a
certification service

How the certifier should certify your documents

Every page of the document must be certified and include all of the following information
• The certifier’s name, job title and signature
• Their registration number and official stamp
• Their company name, address and telephone number
• The date the documents were certified

Each document must include the following wording

1. Proof of Identity 2. Proof of residential address

Documents that include a photograph Documents without a photograph
‘I, [FULL NAME OF CERTIFIER] confirm that having seen ‘I, [FULL NAME OF CERTIFIER] confirm that this is a true
the individual and original identification document at the copy of the original document.’
same time, I certify this is a true copy and the photograph
is a true likeness.
I also certify that, where a signature is provided, I have
witnessed the individual’s signature.’

Step 3: Terms and Conditions

• Please download and print the client agreement form
• Sign and date the form, ensuring your signature is similar to the one shown on your proof of identity document
• For joint accounts, each applicant who is applying for the account must sign and date the same agreement document.
There is enough space provided for each applicant to sign and date.

Step 4: Post your certified documents to us

Please refer to our document checklist at the end of this guide for details of where to post them.

If you have any questions about the application process, for International Banking
– Barclays UK call: +44 (0)2075 743242 or email: [email protected].
For International Banking – Barclays International call: +44 (0)1624 684316 or
email: [email protected]
Thank you for taking the time to complete your application. We’ll contact you if we have any questions.
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Example of Proof of Identity Example of Proof of

residential address

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION 04

CERTIFY YOUR DOCUMENT 05 POA certification sample

Statement date (date here) Current Account Plus

Last statement date (date here)

CERTIFY YOUR DOCUMENT 04

Date (Period) Display Here

xxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxxxx

Certify your document(s) using this page Your Name here

• Sort Code xx-xx-xx
• Account no xxxxxxxx
• SWIFTBAC BARCBG22
YOUR NAME HERE • IBAN XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX
YOUR ADDRESS
WILL SHOW ON
THIS SECTION At a glance
Start balance £XXX.XX
Money in £XXX.XX
PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF YOUR Money out £XXX.XX

EXAMPLE ONLY EXAMPLE ONLY

PASSPORT OR ALTERNATIVE IDENTITY End balance £X,XXX.XX

DOCUMENT IN THIS SPACE. Your Current Account Plus statement

Your agreed limits
Current Accounts
Reserve £0

Your transactions

Debit Card Bank Giro Online Other Cash Machine

Date Description Money out Money in Balance

Once you have made a copy of your identity document, ask one of the people listed on page 3 to complete and sign the
Declaration on the photocopy. If your document does not fit in the space provided here, please photocopy it separately Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
and write the exact Declaration text (see below) onto the copy and have it signed and dated. If you are unable to fit the Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
rest of the information on the front of the document, it’s fine to write it on the back.
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Customer Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Customer’s signature (to be witnessed by the certifier)
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Certifier
Certifier’s position / job title Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
PA R T N E R / S O L I C I T O R Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Certifier’s company name and address Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Declaration (to be completed by your certifier)
OWINO ATIENO Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Having seen the individual and original identification
xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx 1 of 2

ADDRESS LINE 1 document at the same time, I certify this is a true copy Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
and the photograph is a true likeness. I also certify that, ‘I, [FULL NAME OF CERTIFIER]
ADDRESS LINE 2 Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX confirm that this is a true copy
where a signature is provided, I have witnessed the
individual’s signature. of the original document.’
Certifier’s work email
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
[email protected] Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX Name of certifier
Certifier’s signature
Position of certifier
Certifier’s work phone number Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX Name and address of company
Contact details
( 0 2 0 ) 2 2 2 5 43 1 Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Certifier’s official registration number and stamp (if applicable) Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX Signature of certifier
DD/MM/YYYY
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Certifier’s full name
MR DAVID JONES Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX

Date
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Date Transactions Here Certifier’s official
XXXX XXXX.XX
1 6 / 1 2 / 1 4 stamp/seal
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX
Date Transactions Here XXXX XXXX.XX

Barclays Bank Plc. Reg No.1026162. Registered in Englan. Reg Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP

If you have any questions about the application process, call + 800 800 88885 or email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about the application process, for International Banking
– Barclays UK call: +44 (0)2075 743242 or email: [email protected].
For International Banking – Barclays International call: +44 (0)1624 684316 or
email: [email protected]
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PLACE YOUR PROOF OF IDENTITY DOCUMENT

IN THIS SPACE AND MAKE A COPY

Once you have made a copy of your Proof of Identity document, ask one of the people listed
on the previous page to complete the ‘Certifier’ section below and sign the declaration.

Customer
Customer’s signature (to be witnessed by the certifier) Certifier’s official registration number and stamp (if applicable)

Certifier
Certifier’s position / job title
Declaration (to be completed by your certifier)
Having seen the individual and original identification
Certifier’s company name and address
document at the same time, I certify this is a true copy
and the photograph is a true likeness. I also certify that,
where a signature is provided, I have witnessed the
individual’s signature.

Certifier’s signature
Certifier’s work email

Certifier’s work phone number

Certifier’s full name

Date
/ /

If you have any questions about the application process, for International Banking
– Barclays UK call: +44 (0)2075 743242 or email: [email protected].
For International Banking – Barclays International call: +44 (0)1624 684316 or
email: [email protected]
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Required document checklist

Thank you for choosing Barclays for your international banking needs. To enable us to open
your account as quickly as possible, we will require you to post the following documents to
us.

Certified proof of ID Application reference

Original or certified
proof of residential address

Signed and dated T&Cs

Post your documents to us*

* Are you opening an account in our London booking centre and resident in the EAA? If yes, please post all of your
documents to Barclays International Banking Onboarding Team, Tay House, 300 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR,
United Kingdom.

* Are you opening this account to support a Mortgage application? If yes, please post all of your documents to
Barclays International Banking Onboarding Team, Tay House, 300 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR, United Kingdom.

* If neither of the above are applicable to you please post all documents to Barclays International Banking Onboarding
Team, Isle of Man Branch, Barclays House, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AJ, United Kingdom.

Please note that any missing or incomplete documents will result in a delay
in the opening of your accounts, and may require us to contact you. If you
have any questions, please contact us using the details below.

If you have any questions about the application process, for International Banking
– Barclays UK call: +44 (0)2075 743242 or email: [email protected].
For International Banking – Barclays International call: +44 (0)1624 684316 or
email: [email protected]
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Barclays Bank UK PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial
Services Register No. 759676). Registered in England. Registered No. 9740322. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.
Barclays Bank PLC. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial
Services Register No. 122702). Registered in England. Registered no. 1026167 Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.
Barclays offers wealth and investment products and services to its clients through Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiary companies. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England
and authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered Number: 1026167.
Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.
Barclays Bank PLC, Guernsey Branch is licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1994, as amended,
and the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1987, as amended. Barclays Bank PLC, Guernsey Branch has its principal place of business at Le Marchant House,
St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3BE.
Barclays Bank PLC, Isle of Man Branch is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC, Isle of Man Branch has its principal business address in the
Isle of Man at Barclays House, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AJ.
Barclays Bank PLC, Jersey Branch is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. Barclays Bank PLC, Jersey Branch is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services
Commission under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1987, as amended. Barclays Bank PLC, Jersey Branch has its principal business address in Jersey at
13 Library Place, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8NE, Channel Islands.

Item Ref: IBIM8220. April 2018